Elena Grazini interviews Sister Mercedes of the Hospital Sisters of the Holy Cross.
Vincentian Family
Seton Shrine Celebrates the 200th Anniversary of Mother Seton
The Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg, Maryland is celebrating the 200th Anniversary of Mother Seton’s death with a special website and other initiatives.
Once Upon a Time
The four most powerful words in the English language. Because everyone loves a good story.
China Is Also Celebrating Our 400th Anniversary!
Between May 22 and 25, 2017, leaders and representatives of the groups and parishes of the Vincentian Family met at the activity center of the Msgr. Joseph Chow Building (Provincial Residence, Lanya, Taipei) to participate in a seminar on the 400 years of the...
Focusing on SDG 3 in Chiapas, Mexico
By Sr. Margaret O’Dwyer, DC, along with the Daughters of Charity and Medical Coordinator of San Carlos Hospital, Altamirano, Chiapas, Mexico The UN thrives on good examples of how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are being achieved in various parts of the...
Speech of Mr. Peterle at the 400th Anniversary Event in the European Parliament
Lojze Peterle was born in the Socialist Republic of Slovenia, formerly part of Yugoslavia, on June 29, 1948. He is the first politician to hold the position of Prime Minister of Slovenia. He is a Member of the European Parliament: Distinguished Mr. Tomaz Mavrič,...
High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development
“Eradicating poverty and promoting prosperity in a changing world” The High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development is the central platform of the United Nations for the follow-up and review of Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and The Sustainable...
And the Small Mustard Seed Grew Up… The Vincentian Family Branches
Once upon a time in a small town, a smart and ambitious young man sought tirelessly to earn a “secure job with benefits” to get his family out of poverty. Because of his intelligence and boldness, he met influential people who would help him to achieve his dream. But...
UN Hearing Focuses on Strengthening Global Plan to Combat Trafficking in Persons
July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. One way to fight human trafficking is to strengthen international efforts. Notably, this September, world leaders will revise the Global Plan of Action to Combat Trafficking in Persons when they gather for the...
Editorial: Collaborating to “Feed” the Vincentian Family
Two years ago, when famvin.org was a project of the Congregation of the Mission, a trio of Vincentian priests - John Maher, C.M., Joseph Agostino, C.M., and famvin.org's founder John Freund, C.M. - consulted with many others and produced a plan approved by the...
Famvin Homeless Alliance Becomes “Official”
June 28, 2017 marked the official announcement of the Famvin Homeless Alliance, an initiative of the Worldwide Vincentian Family to reduce, and wherever possible, eliminate homelessness in its multiple forms. This ceremony took place at the European Parliament, by...
The Oceans
We continue to call for the protection of our common home. This month has welcomed the high-level UN Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: conserve and sustainably use...
